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Should I start AJ Dillon or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+3.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Will Mallory over AJ Dillon for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.0.

  • AJ Dillon: INACTIVE; 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against TB.
  • Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

AJ Dillon

Fortified0.0
ESPN2.6
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%. INACTIVE

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 3.3 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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